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Is South Holland, Illinois Safe?

Population 20,749 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

South Holland is a smaller community of 20,749 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 246.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,470 per 100K.

South Holland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouth HollandIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2189.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1470.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate209.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

246.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2189/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for South Holland

Violent crime in South Holland is below the national average. The rate of 276.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2189.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,470 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

South Holland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary403
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,470
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft209
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How South Holland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Holland
276.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Holland
2189.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About South Holland Safety

Is South Holland safe?
Not especially. South Holland earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in South Holland?
246.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2189.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is South Holland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. South Holland's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,470 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in South Holland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in South Holland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the South Holland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in South Holland?
No. Crime in South Holland has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does South Holland compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. South Holland ranks behind about 75% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is South Holland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in South Holland?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.6 per-thousand rate put South Holland below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 277 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in South Holland?
276.6 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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